Chapter 585

(Chapter 135 Surprise)

On the way back Usopp suddenly ran up to Chen Fan and reached out to stop Chen Fan;

"Usopp!" The group stared at Usopp surprise, wondering what he was about to say.

The Usopp looked at Chen Fan and said, "Just now... although I'm very grateful that you spoke up for me, please take back the words that insulted my father!"

Chen Fan smiled at the Usopp and asked, "Why?"

"Because... because... my father was a great pirate!"

"What can I do if I don't take it back?" Chen Fan raised an eyebrow and said.

"If you don't take it back, I'll fight you until you do!..." Usopp shouted.

"Hey...! Are you serious? You'll die!" Zoro said to Usopp;

"Ah..." Usopp shouted and charged towards Chen Fan;

Chen Fan easily dodged the attack and struck the Usopp in the back with a palm strike. The Usopp fell to the ground, struggling but unable to get up.

"No matter the reason, you can't abandon your wife and children. That's not greatness, that's selfishness." After saying this, Chen Fan walked towards the village. Everyone was stunned. From Chen Fan's tone, they could sense that Chen Fan seemed to have a painful past, but they couldn't deny that what Chen Fan said was wrong. When faced with dreams and life, everyone has a difficult choice.

Nami suddenly felt that Chen Fan was wearing a thin veil, which blurred her vision and made her want to explore the world behind the veil.

But what right did she have? Everyone has a past they don't know about. Nami couldn't help but touch her left shoulder, where the Arlong Pirates' symbol was displayed—a pain that would forever remain in her heart. But it was almost over. She had saved up 100 million Beli in eight years. Once she bought the entire village, she and her villagers could gain their freedom.

Just before nightfall, Usopp shouted "Pirates are coming! Pirates are coming!" again, but in the end, he was chased away by the villagers. It's a different kind of "boy who cried wolf" story, isn't it?

"Guest, you weren't scared, were you?" the innkeeper said to Chen Fan.

Chen Fan waved his hand and laughed, "No, no."

"This boy, Usopp, his father abandoned him and his mother when he was young, going to sea with a pirate ship. Shortly after his father went to sea, his mother also fell seriously ill and died. Before his mother died, Usopp shouted 'Pirates are coming! Pirates are coming!' hoping that his mother would hear news of his father and get better. But his mother still died, so he always shouted 'Pirates are coming!' after that. The villagers all know this." The innkeeper said, then smiled and nodded to Chen Fan before leaving.

Chen Fan had long forgotten this story, and hearing it again made him feel a little sorry for the guy. But then he thought, there are countless pitiful people in the world, so what right did Chen Fan have to pity others?

When Chen Fan saw that Nami, Luffy, and Zoro hadn't returned by nightfall, he guessed what they were up to and shook his head. These guys hadn't even bothered to inform him.

The new moon rose high in the sky quickly, peaceful and serene, without any hint of an impending storm.

A dark figure appeared and disappeared swiftly in the small village. It was already Midnight, and all the villagers were asleep; no one could possibly notice.

"Creak...!" Chen Fan's door was gently pushed open, and the black figure disappeared from the spot in a flash, appearing beside the bed without making a sound. It was Captain Kuro's most proud Silent Step;

With a "whoosh!" Kuro's fingers, adorned with his weapon, Cat Claws, opened. These claws were actually sharp blades, and the moonlight, refracted through them, shone onto Captain Kuro 'Captain Kuro face, revealing a cruel smile.

The Cat Claws converged and stabbed at the blanket, but as soon as it did, Kuro's expression changed because there was no blood and no physical sensation.

He quickly pulled back the blanket and found it was actually a dummy made of blanket. What happened? Had he been discovered?

"Um... Captain Kuro, right? I only said a few words, was it really necessary to go to such lengths to personally kill me? Wouldn't it have been better to wait until tomorrow?" Chen Fan's teasing voice suddenly rang out;

With a swift movement, Kuro used the gleaming blade of his Cat Claws to reflect the moonlight, which shone onto Chen Fan. Chen Fan, fully clothed, sat on a chair against the wall with a smile on his face, as if he were waiting for him.

... Seeking fresh crocodile...

Kuro's eyes narrowed slightly, and his fingers twitched, as if he wanted to make a move. Since he had been discovered, he would have to resort to force. However, all the villagers were asleep, which was not in line with his original plan. The blade flashed past the window beside the bed, breaking a hole in it. He then jumped out and ran into the forest.